Swert

I want it known, for the record, MIB sucks [insert an expletive here, cause it needs one badly]. They hacked a BS01 staff member on BS01. That makes my blood boil. On another note, expect new photos from me by the end of the month, it will be official content, though it's gotta go through our contest first. Details will be revealed on BS01 tomorrow. Everyone is welcome to enter, by the way. -Swert

Oh yes, stuff I saw about 2 weeks ago on AIM, heh. Populus is a damn good 3D modeler. And no Jinzo, this is stuff he does with a mouse. He's like the next-gen Mahalis, except still doing Bionicle work. So yeah, he's that good. He even worked on my current Av, and one I use on BS01. I'm glad he's branched out. -Swert

I will admit it is a good CGI'd creation. I also understand this is an isolated forum, not under Lego control. I also understand I respect Lego enough not to ruin their whole year's worth of story just so you guys can discuss one element released illegally. So yeah, make a choice. I already made mine. I'll be on BS01 if you need me. -Swert

Well, I don't think you know what you're talking about. He was clearly standing in Karda Nui, man. Plus, if he was under it, how could he get out without blowing up EVERYTHING IN SIGHT? Seriously. Besides, we don't even know THAT'S Mata Nui. Do you? Show me where you joined Lego and learned that tidbit, then you'd be fired for violating your Non-disclosure agreement. Thank you. -Swert

Answer from Greg, asked by a buddy on BZPower I know. Bold is for importance, not done by Greg. Does this help sway any decisions? -Swert

Well, other than this is the 2008 Sets and Images discussion topic, not Leaked Videos discussion topic? -Swert

Yeah uh, I talked with Binkmeister, the man behind B.com right now, and he confirms that's leaked. It's NOT supposed to be posted. I'm not saying you guys would be in trouble, but you won't be winning a fruit basket from Lego for christmas. -Swert

Hey guys? You do realize all of that's illegally leaked, correct? I'd hate to be you guys when Lego starts browsing this place again. -Swert EDIT: We're in no danger. Lego "leaks" things all the time "accidentally". Besides, we're just linking to it, not hosting it. ...like anyone really believes these things get out unintentionally anyway... -JINZO

Quick note, only a handful of people outside of Lego know MoMN's name. I wouldn't be one of them, sadly. But then again, what does my status in life hold anyway? I'm only the BS01 Owner, after all. But to those who do, I suggest they keep it secret until it is fully revealed. -Swert

Doesn't occur to you to host it off of BZP? I don't think they appreciate being directly linked on here. -Swert

Chances are we just can't see them more clearly yet, so they "look" like something. Besides, they could be masks... that just look like heads... -Swert

That's Pohatu, actually... o.o -Swert

I would also like to go back to the days of 01-03 colors, but I don't think that will be happening. After all, clearly the new color went over well with product testing, or else they would have gone back to them long ago. Besides, I do enjoy the Metru Blue... Green's iffy, but they corrected that. And who knows, maybe Red is repaired by Tahu's entrance, since all we have of him is a small thumbnail-size photo. -Swert

I personally don't care if they change them, I'm happy they USE Canisters this time. I use mine to store various technic/Bionicle pieces, and I'm certainly not using a Mahri frame-thing to do it with. Besides, they're much cooler looking. -Swert

Some of these "BZPers" are coming due to BZP's virus issue. Some are coming because their own BS01 staff linked them here >> And some are directed by Google/other search engines searching for "2008 Summer pics." That's where they come from. Make sense? -Swert, 5-year BZP Member (joined around 4500 members)

Nostalgia. Right. Uh-huh. Sure. Let me ask you, were you around for his transformation to Nuva? Though not online yet, I was. I was there since 2002 (admitted openly, I might add) to today. I saw them transform into Toa Nuva. Did I see one complaint they changed from Mata to Nuva? Not yet. But I'm sure there were some. We got used to it. Plus, who says Lego is forcing you to buy Tahu? They offer other great sets, too. Plus, you never know, his tool MIGHT be useful for one of Jinzo's Riot series MOCs. Or Cajun's Mechas. Or even a TransforMOC. Can we say "Helicopter blades?" If anything, the new mask reminds me of the classic Hau. The shape is right. If anything, these new masks look much better than the Nuva 02 series (they were released in 02, look it up). Instead of resembling a blob or some kind of futuristic device, they look much more like masks of power. And like I said, can we not wait until Toyfair to make final judgements? Perhaps the image they have was an old one, it's happened before (not recently). -Swert

Rayg, you do make valid points, but try to remember something; They're reintroducing Tahu and company to a new crowd. We're technically not on their list of recognized buying targets, we're "has-beens" in parts. Now, this doesn't mean they won't still sell to us, but we will still buy them because we enjoy the product line. Now then, the problem with selling Toa that were last sold in 2002 (they were officially released as Toa Nuva in 2002) is that they're now 6 years old. Now, they do mention in the story who they are, they do put the name on there, and they introduce a reason why they look like they do. Yes, the Phantoka look like their older selves, but this is still based on a low-res photo from a catalogue that probably came from a German retail. I say we wait until Toyfair, then make judgements. Anybody agree? -Swert

I agree with Keyblade Wielder, we should wait for more high-res photos. Besides, the 08 Press Guide from Lego should be going out with Toyfair, so we'll see what happens then. The 07 guide was pretty clear from my perspective (I had gotten one) -Swert

Shine, ol' buddy! Didn't expect you here. But then again, I don't expect you anywhere these days :P -Swert

The Google ads have one or more ads that have malicious code. It's nothing BZP nor Google could deal with at this moment. This is, of course, accoding to my older brother. But he works for Microsoft, so what does he know? :-D Uhh, beyond that nothing else is going on. If you avoid activating the ActiveX file, you should be fine. Norton's just hyperactive there. -Swert

Oh I shall. But the pics were something I coulda gotten from my staff... they all seem to find stuff without me. I feel unloved again. Oh well, that's fine with me anyway. Good to be here ^_^ -Swert

*pats Rayg on the Pakari* it's ok, man... I wasn't happy with 05... but that's okay, they made up for the Hordika with how cool Visorak looked... wait... Anyway, there's also the possibility that these are all prototypes, or perhaps not finalized... and plus, they could even be faked *shrugs* I've seen worse edits... anybody remember the "Lesovikk" edit on BZ? -Swert

First love in the company was bricks. That hasn't changed for me. I do the story more than the sets anyway. -Swert

Well, at least the canisters return. And they look cool. Ignika on one side of each for a lid... nice. -Swert

Sounds like a cool idea, VBBN. I'd do it for you, but my PC's down for the moment, so no Photoshop action. Pity too, I wanted to finish my new banner designs for BS01 Staff. -Swert